Posted: 17 May 2012 in
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Posted: 04 May 2012 in
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Wow - what a weekend of non-stop rain. A bit of a dampener if you had outdoor plans, but great if you’re a gardener! It has really given our city garden a good boost with fresh growth pushing through as a result.
Posted: 01 May 2012 in
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Nurture your skin blog
It's probably fair to say that mineral make-up started the trend away from the more traditional synthetic chemical and dye laden cosmetics towards those which promised to be more natural and kinder to both skin and the environment.
Posted: 12 Apr 2012 in
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Beauty is on the inside... what's inside your moisturiser?!
Now I know substrates (i.e. compost) may not be the most exciting thing in the world to everyone, but with our Grow Your Own Skincare challenge this year I’m keen to delve deep into the world of organic growing, to find out exactly what it means when a product is certified by the Soil Association as organic. And where better to start than with the most essential of items to be able to grow any plant organically (apart from organic seed of course!).
Posted: 05 Apr 2012 in
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Get yummy, super soft lips this Easter with our special offer!
Posted: 05 Mar 2012 in
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Beauty is on the inside... what's inside your moisturiser?!
Those of you watching Country File last night would have seen the great piece on food labelling in relation to animal welfare. John Craven Investigates examined the differences between three food labels: the Red Tractor, Freedom Food and the Soil Association. As more of us become increasingly aware of where our food comes from and how it is produced, these issues can play as big a role in our purchase decisions as price. But unless the differences between the labels are clear, they do little to help us make informed choices about what we buy.
Posted: 20 Feb 2012 in
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Nurture your skin blog
My current favourite is Frankincense. It encourages deep breathing which in turn aids circulation and concentration. It has the most beautiful, complex fragrance that is a bit woody with a gentle lemony back note.
Posted: 20 Feb 2012 in
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Nurture your skin blog
February has been a very exciting month for us here at Saffron Organic with the launch of our very first Organic Skin Care courses. Run by our founder Fiona as part of Kingston University’s Go Green Week, two one-hour lunch time courses were held on the 10th and 16th. We are pleased to say we managed to raise some money for People & Planet along the way, which will go towards helping to encourage schools, universities and students to become greener. We meet some lovely people with an active interest in organic skin care, had some great feedback and are looking forward to running out next courses.
Posted: 26 Jan 2012 in
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Beauty is on the inside... what's inside your moisturiser?!
Soil Association certified producers have a hugely positive impact on the environment and our native flora and fauna, so this year we’ll be bringing you all you need to know about organic farming methods and how they impact on the skin care products you buy. We’ll be visiting some of our producers to see what techniques they are using and why, and how independent certification by the Soil Association guarantees you that the products you buy have been grown, processed and packaged in a sustainable way.